Fast Track Liability File Handler

**Description**:
Working in our Non Delegated Authority (NDA) motor unit, the role of 'file handler' is to handle a caseload of mainly fast track litigated motor instructions on behalf of key insurer clients, from issue of proceedings through to Trial. There may also be a selection of non-litigated, small claims to deal with if they fall into the NDA remit.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Reviewing files, noting and abiding by Client Guidelines
- Knowledge of litigation, the CPR Rules and Court procedures
- Formulating initial and ongoing Strategy, efficiently and effectively, having in mind the appropriate fee structure
- Draft reports confirming Strategy and agreeing the most suitable approach with the client
- Draft legal documents and comply with Court orders/deadlines
- Throughout the lifetime of a case, being aware of the overall spend on a claim, whether fixed fee or hourly rate.
- Undertaking negotiations with Third Party Solicitors
- Liaising with Insured and Insurers and Brokers where necessary
- Ensuring ‘actions’ are carried out as per Action Lists in Case Management System
- Undertaking Court Hearings
- Ensuring relevant tasks are delegated to the paralegals
- Accurately recording time
- Accurately processing bills in accordance with Client Guidelines
- Ensuring files are kept within ISO 9001 guidelines
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulation

Working Hours
35 hours per week

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.

Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office.

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**:

- Sound and practical experience of handling Fast Track RTA litigated files is essential, with evidence of managing own case load and reporting skills
- Liaising with and drafting instructions to Counsel
- Experience of managing fixed fees whilst delivering quality
- Good telephone negotiation skills
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, and experience of a Case Management System, and preference for working paperless but not essential
- Ability to:

- Work as part of a Team
- Use own initiative
- Plan and prioritise workloads, and effectively use delegation
- Remain clam under pressure
- Recognise when sensitivity and tact are required
- identify key facts/issues and make early investigations and decisions to bring a case to a conclusion

**Benefits**:

- Davies Incentive Plan
- 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
- Simply Health Care Cash Plan
- WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
- Death In Service - after 1 years’ service
- Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Volunteering Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Tech Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loan*
- Gym Flex*
- Access to Online Discount Sites
- Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
- Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
- Discounts at local retail outlets
- after successfully completing probation

**About Keoghs**:
Keoghs is the leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.

With more than 50 years’ experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.

We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we’ve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; we’ve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.